Ravi Basrur is an Indian film music composer, lyricist, sound designer, singer and filmmaker who primarily works in the Kannada film industry and has established a strong presence in Indian cinema. He is particularly known for his powerful background scores, energetic songs and collaborations with filmmaker Prashanth Neel. His work on Ugramm, K.G.F: Chapter 1, K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire brought his distinctive musical style to a pan-Indian audience.
Born in Basrur village in Karnataka's Udupi district, Ravi Basrur grew up in a family of traditional sculptors. His early life involved considerable financial hardship, but his interest in music continued to shape his career. He developed skills with instruments including the tabla, keyboard and guitar and eventually pursued opportunities in Bengaluru's music industry.
Ravi Basrur made his debut as a film composer with Ugramm (2014). His association with director Prashanth Neel continued with the K.G.F franchise, where his intense orchestration and dramatic sound design became an important part of the films' identity. The official Ravi Basrur Music website also records his early work on films such as Ekka Saka, Just Maduveli and Karvva.Ravi Basrur's journey in the Indian film industry is notable for his transition from a difficult early life to becoming one of the recognizable names in contemporary South Indian film music. His musical approach combines strong percussion, orchestral arrangements, dramatic sound textures and regional musical influences.
His major breakthrough came with K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018). He composed the film's soundtrack and background score, including music associated with the character Rocky Bhai. The soundtrack became widely popular and helped establish Basrur as a major composer beyond Kannada cinema.
He subsequently composed the music and background score for K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023). His collaboration with Prashanth Neel has become one of the defining partnerships of his career. He has also worked on Hindi films including Antim: The Final Truth, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Singham Again.
As a lyricist, Ravi Basrur has contributed to songs in addition to his work as a composer and producer. His credits also extend to projects such as Marco, where he is credited as a composer, lyricist and producer.
Ravi Basrur has also explored filmmaking. His directorial work includes films such as Gargar Mandala, Girmit and other projects, demonstrating his involvement in several aspects of film production.
His official music profile lists recognition including SIIMA, Karnataka State Film Awards, Mirchi Music Awards and Radio City honours. His career continues to span multiple Indian languages and film industries. Birth Date: 1 January 1984 Birth Place: Basrur, Udupi district, Karnataka, India Profession: Lyricist, Music Composer, Music Director, Sound Designer, Singer, Film Director and Producer Years Active: 2014–Present Death Date: Not applicable — Ravi Basrur is alive.